American Chopper is a game based on the Discovery Channel television show featuring the Teutul family and the bikes they build.

You'd think a game based on a TV show about building custom choppers would focus on, say, building some custom choppers. Well, in this case, at least, you'd be wrong. A bike-building thread runs through American Chopper, but it's so simplistic and disconnected from the rest of the game that it feels like an afterthought. At the end of each chapter, you get to add a couple of parts to your bike. For instance, your first two decisions are between solid and skinny front ends and a chromed or ribbed motor.

CHEATS

Master code

Press R1, R2, L2, L1, R2, L3, R3 during game play.

Fast turns

Hold R2 to drift.

Burnout

Press R1 + X and turn when in a burnout.

GAMEPLAY HINTS

Avoid losing style points

When you are on the delivery boy level, you can also use R1 (rear brake) to knock Cass off his bike. This also works with the front brake.

Defeating Iron Horse

When you are racing against Iron Horse, try to get close to as many cars as possible. This will earn 75 style points for each car you get close to without hitting. This will allow you to get more style points than Iron Horse. Remember you must stay ahead of him in speed.

Do not crash -- you must have a perfect race. If you crash, you will lose and must restart. You also must come in first and have more style points than he does.

Avoid losing style points

When delivering a bike and Cass and his gang appear, they will try to knock you off your bike by swerving in front of you. This causes you to wipe out, losing 200 style points and a large amount of your bike's health. To avoid losing style points, wiping out, and damaging your chopper, press R1 (the front brake). Cass or one of his friends will hit you, but they will fall off their bike and you will receive 150 style points.